Dillon VFW Installs New Officers
On June 13th, State Senator Kent Williams was at the Dillon VFW to administer the VFW Oath of Obligation to its newly elected and appointed officers. Current Post Commander John…
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County Administrator Tim Harper Among Port Ambassador Graduates
CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 4, 2024 – South Carolina Ports recently celebrated 31 professionals from across the state who completed the 2023-2024 Port Ambassador program. During day-long educational sessions held…
Latta Middle School End Of Year Honor Roll Listed
Latta Middle School End Of Year Honor Roll 8th Grade “A” Honor Roll Ms. Anderson: — Ms. Bean: Somer Neiman Mrs. James: Aubrey Allen, Hannah Lauren Berry, Isabella George, Trystan…
Latta Middle School Quarter Four Honor Roll Listed
8th Grade “A” Honor Roll Ms. Anderson: Zoey Sweat Ms. Bean: Somer Neiman Mrs. James: Aubrey Allen, Hannah Lauren Berry, Omar Burch-Reaves, Trystan Graham, JaKiera Henson, Caden Hyatt, Daniel Jones,…
IN MEMORIAM: Robin Michelle Schmidt
SPARTANBURG, SC – Robin Michelle Schmidt, 58, passed away June 13, 2024 at the Spartanburg Medical Center. Memorial services will be held a future time with interment in Greenlawn Cemetery…
Dillon High School 2024 Senior Awards Announced
DHS Seniors were offered in excess of $5,500.00 in scholarships this year. Seventy Five ( 75) seniors made their post secondary decisions and /or military decisions when attending the annual…
Join A Capitol Fourth In Celebrating America’s 248th Birthday By Hosting Your Own Watch Party
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will select a viewer to host a fun-filled “red, white and blue” Fourth of July watch party in recognition of the upcoming PBS…
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lake View Woman For Charge Related To Child
Paris Jaden Hyatt, 24 years old of Lake View, has been arrested and charged by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division. Hyatt is charged with Unlawfully placing a…
Bennettsville Man Charged In Scam Operation That Victimized People In Latta and Dillon County
On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Latta Police Department along with Dillon County Sheriff’s Office and Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jack Donaven Lewis of Bennettsville on charges relating to a…
Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Spam Calls
Spam calls are being made throughout the area with the caller stating that they are with the Sheriff’s Office, requesting money, and stating that warrants may be issued if it’s…
Jamison McAllister Joins The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office
Jamison McAllister has joined the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. McAllister is a 2021 graduate of Latta High School and recently graduated Fayetteville Technical Community College with an Associate’s Degree in…
Detention Center Administrator Sarah Samuel Recognized For 27 Years Of Service
Captain Sarah Samuel was recognized for her 27 years in law enforcement as a Detention Officer as of June 5th, 2024. Captain Samuel serves as the Dillon County Detention Center…
Pam Johnson Recognized For 31 Years Of Law Enforcement Service
May 19th, 2024 marked Deputy Pam Johnson’s 31 years in law enforcement. Deputy Johnson began her career May 19th, 1993, working for the Dillon County Detention Center (it was known…
Parade Of Cars Remembers Shayla Price
A parade of vehicles went through Latta, Lake View, and Dillon before ending up at Cooper Funeral Home in memory of Shayla Price on June 14. Onlookers lined the streets….
The Bethea Family 53rd Reunion Is Sunday, June 16, 2024
The Bethea Family 53rd Reunion is Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Dothan Church, Dillon County. Every descendant of “English” John Bethea, whether named Bethea or not including husbands, wives, and…
McLeod Health Foundation Receives Honda USA Foundation Grant
The McLeod Health Foundation is pleased to announce receipt of a $69,240 grant from the Honda USA Foundation for the Safe Kids Pee Dee/Coastal initiative “McLeod Keeping Kids Safe on…
The Origins Of Juneteenth: The Longest-Running African-American Holiday In History
Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. Even though it is in its infancy on paper, Juneteenth is considered the longest-running African American holiday in history….
Ashton Haselden Awarded Estelle Ellis Memorial Scholarship
Ashton Haselden is the 2024 Estelle Ellis Memorial Scholarship recipient. He intends to attend Clemson University where he will study pharmacy. His community service includes a Happy Feet Volunteer, Community…